Overview
The TEEN ART COOPERATIVE is a non-traditional, high commitment program for regional teens that facilitates authentic interactions with art and artists and establishes a creative model of community.
Cooperative members focus on collaboration in an open and safe space that fosters freedom of creative exploration. Members of the Cooperative meet once a week during the duration of the school year on Thursdays from 4-6 PM. Additionally, the program provides additional hours via internship opportunities to Rising Seniors. This program is for self-motivated students who are interested in learning about how a museum operates as well as how to sustain a life of creative practice.
- Build lasting relationships and opportunities with museums and art
- Career-building
- Expand and create opportunities that surpass what is available/discussed in a classroom-settings
- Cultivate a safe space / community
The program is FREE and includes a membership to Mattress Factory Museum. The program admits 15 teens maximum.
For more information, email fbaker@mattress.org.
Look out for the 2024/2025 Season Application in Spring of 2024!
